1. Statement of Work.pdf
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- 127EAW26Q0049 - Loves Falls Bridge Repair
- Solicitation number
- 127EAW26Q0049
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) issued by the US Department of Agriculture for the Loves Falls Pacific Crest Trail Bridge Repair project located on Tahoe National Forest near Sierra City, California.
The project scope involves repairing a 124-foot steel arched bridge over the North Yuba River that sustained damage from a fallen tree. Repair work includes cutting out and welding replacement steel tubing segments, replacing damaged railing steel posts, and replacing affected wooden decking. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, and materials for mobilization, removal of damaged wood decking, replacement of damaged high-strength steel stringers and rails, painting replaced steel sections, replacing wood decking, and removing all construction debris with site remediation. The estimated start date is September 2026 with a 60-day period of performance following Notice to Proceed issuance. Work is limited to Monday through Friday, 0700–1900 hours on non-holiday weekdays. The site is accessible from Highway 49 northeast of Sierra City, approximately 1.5 hours from Nevada City and 1 hour from Truckee. Materials and equipment must be walked 0.25 miles down the PCT to the bridge site, with staging coordination required with Sierra City water utility if more than four trucks are needed.
Key deliverables include a Proposed Project Plan due within five business days of award and weekly status reports due every Friday by 3:00 PM EDST. The contractor must provide a schedule of work, key personnel identification, and a safety plan prior to work commencement, plus conduct weekly progress meetings with the Contracting Officer. No government furnished materials or data rights apply. The contractor bears all travel costs and responsibility for tool and equipment security, debris removal, sediment control installation, and road damage from construction activities. No Forest Service led pre-proposal site visit is offered, though project locations are open to public inspection.
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Statement of Work
Contents Project
General Information
1.0 Scope of Work
2.0 Background
3.0 Location
4.0 Estimated Start Date / Period of Performance
5.0 Drawings and Specifications
6.0 Restrictions on Work
6.0 Camping and Housing
7.0 Required Submittals
Contractor Requirements
8.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks
9.0 Government Furnished
10.0 Deliverables / Schedule
11.0 Travel
12.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel
13.0 Security Requirements
14.0 Data Rights
15.0 Site Visit
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Project Loves Falls PCT Bridge Repair
General Information
1.0 Scope of Work
The purpose and intent of this project is for, but not limited to, repair damage incurred from a large tree striking the Loves Fall Pacific Crest Trail bridge (124 foot steel arched bridge over the North Yuba River) and damaging the metal substructure support, railing posts and deck. Repair will entail cutting out damaged steel tubing and welding in the replacement segment, replacing damaged railing steel posts and replacing the affected wooden decking.
2.0 Background
There is a staging area along HWY 49 at the Trailhead. The contractor will have to coordinate with Sierra city water utility to gain access to a larger staging area if there are more than 4 trucks. The materials and Equipment will have to be walked the 1/4mile down the PCT to the bridge site.
3.0 Location
The Loves Falls Bridge is part of the PCT on the Tahoe national Forest, near Sierra City, CA and can be accessed from the Trailhead on HWY 49 North East of Sierra City. The Trailhead is approximately a 1.5 Hour Drive from Nevada City, CA along HWY 49 North and approximately a 1 Hour Drive from Truckee CA along HWY 89 North and HWY 49 South
4.0 Estimated Start Date / Period of Performance
September 2026 60 Day Period of Performance after Notice to Proceed Issuance.
5.0 Drawings and Specifications
[X] Construction Standard Institute (CSI) specifications These specifications are incorporated by reference in the solicitation.
[X] FP-24 FHWA standard specs
These specifications are incorporated by reference in the solicitation.
6.0 Restrictions on Work
Include any restrictions on work such as the following (edit to fit project)
• Work hours are limited to non-holiday weekdays, Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1900. Work site much be clear by noon the Friday before a Monday holiday.
• In accordance with the fire plan, if included in Section J.
• When the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) determines that adverse weather has made access too dangerous or that continued vehicular travel would cause unacceptable road damage.
• For sites requiring archaeology monitoring, contractor must notify COR at least 24 hours prior to any ground disturbing activities and no ground disturbing activities may occur without a Forest Service archaeologist on site.
• When the Contracting Officer or designated representative determines that work must stop due to the presence of archaeological artifacts.
• Contractor is responsible for the security of their tools and equipment at all times.
• Contractor is responsible for removal and disposal all excavated dirt and shall not leave excavated dirt scattered over the site, unless approved by the COR.
• All trash and loose materials shall be secured by the contractor daily.
• The Contractor is responsible for installing sediment control devices, such as straw wattles, to prevent sediment runoff to nearby areas. Excavation work shall not commence until sediment control devices have been installed and approved by the COR.
• The Contractor shall not use Government trash facilities without the COR’S approval.
• All construction debris remains the property of the Contractor and shall be properly disposed of off National Forest Land.
• The contractor will be able to utilize the Forest Service Roads; however, the Contractor will be responsible for any damage to the roads due to construction activities. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining permission to use all other roads and staging areas.
6.0 Camping and Housing
Camping is not permitted in US Forest Service campgrounds. Contractor [ ] will [X] will not be permitted to camp elsewhere on US Forest Service land. Camping on Forest Service land is not a right; permission may be revoked for failure to comply with the terms of the permit.
7.0 Required Submittals
Contractor Requirements
8.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks
Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment and materials to repair the damaged Loves falls Bridge as shown on the attached drawings consisting of:
• Mobilization to the site
• Removing damaged wood decking
• Replacing sections of damaged High strength Steel stringer, rails and decking
• Painting the replaced steel sections
• Replacing wood decking
• Removing all construction debris and remediating any areas used for staging
All requirements are shown on the drawings and shall be adhered to during completion of the work
9.0 Government Furnished
None
10.0 Deliverables / Schedule
The contractor is required to provide a schedule of work, key personnel and safety plan to the Contracting Officer prior to the Starting of Work and then conduct weekly progress meeting with the Contracting officer and Representative The progress meeting shall cover all work completed during the specified period and shall present the work to be accomplished during the subsequent period.
Key Deliverables
Item No. Deliverable Objective Due
1 Proposed Project Plan Defining the responsibilities, timeline, risks and milestones of contract objectives. Ref. Subtask 4.1.3
No later than five (5) business days after contract award
2 Weekly Status Report Report documenting tasks & issues weekly. Ref Task 5.1
Weekly, every Friday, by 3:00 PM EDST until the contract expires
11.0 Travel
Contractor is solely responsible for all travel requirements.
12.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel
Contractor shall provide key personnel and disciplines that will be used in the fulfillment of the requirements
13.0 Security Requirements
14.0 Data Rights
15.0 Site Visit
A Forest Service led pre-proposal site visit will not be offered. The project locations are open to the public and can be viewed by each prospective offeror. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.
Attachment Figure 1 Vicinity Map of Loves Falls Trailhead, CA
Figure 2 Loves Falls Trailhead and Falls location Near Sierra City, CA
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